JOURNAL ARTICLE

B - 47 Assessing Subjective Cognitive Outcomes in Military Veterans: a Comparative Study of Million Veteran Program Participants with and without TBI History and PTSD.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024, v. 39, n. 7. P. 1139 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ozturk, Erin; Chanfreau-Coffinier, Catherine; Goodman, Zachary T; Merritt, Victoria C 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a study examining the distinct effects of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on subjective cognitive symptoms in Iraq/Afghanistan-era military veterans enrolled in the Million Veteran Program (MVP). Using data from the Veterans Affairs TBI Screening and Evaluation Program and self-reported PTSD status, veterans were categorized into six diagnostic groups based on TBI screening, diagnosis, and PTSD presence. Results showed that all groups with TBI and/or PTSD reported significantly greater cognitive symptoms compared to veterans without these conditions, with PTSD contributing notably to increased subjective cognitive distress. The findings highlight the importance of prioritizing mental health treatment for veterans experiencing cognitive difficulties related to PTSD and TBI.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2024/10, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p1139
  • Document Type:Abstract
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae067.208
  • Accession Number:184163499
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